US military confirms Guantanamo Koran abuse: splashed a Koran with urine, kicked it, stepped on it and soaked it with water."

US military confirms Guantanamo Koran abuse. 04/06/2005. ABC News Online: "Saturday, June 4, 2005. 10:32am (AEST)

An inquiry has looked at five cases of alleged mishandling of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay. (File photo)

US military officials have confirmed that American jailers at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba mishandled and abused the Islamic holy book, the Koran.

A newly completed military inquiry has found US personnel splashed a Koran with urine, kicked it, stepped on it and soaked it with water."